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Article: Tory ghost who just will not keep quiet; Grass roots Tories are receiving ballot forms this week and will, for the first time, get the chance to decide who should lead their party. For many members the opinion of a former leader will tip the balance, says Paul Dale.
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- August 27, 2001
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Byline: Paul Dale
It is a little over a quarter of a century since Margaret Thatcher became the country's first and, so far, only female leader of a mainstream political party.
Much has changed in Britain since 1975, but one thing remains constant - the Conservative Party's near obsession with the woman who gloried in being called the 'Iron Lady'.
Any new policy initiative, any new party leader, any new direction for the Tories is guaranteed to stir up discontent among Conservative activists, and cause problems for the leadership, unless it wins ...